The ZY Qigong Experience
Rooted in traditional Chinese philosophy, it's a non-religious practice that teaches you to connect with your inner self, balance your body, calm your mind, and foster a deeper understanding of the universe, making energy flow freely for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being
Benefits of ZY Qigong
Physical Benefits
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Stimulated Physical and Energetic Levels
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Improved Balance and Coordination
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Pain Management
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Improved Blood Pressure and Circulation
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Boosted Immune System
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Cardiovascular Improvement
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Balanced Nervous System
Mental & Emotional Benefits
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Released Accumulated Negative Emotions
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Managed Stress and Tension
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Increased Focus and Concentration
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Enhanced Mental Clarity
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Strengthen Intellect
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Emotional Balance
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Improved Sleep
Self-Discovery
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Stabilized and Strengthen Mind
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Safe Spiritual Growth
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Enhanced Creativity
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Tuned in to Higher States of Consciousness
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Discover Profound Wisdom
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Increase Compassion
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Find One’s Life Purpose
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Strengthen Intuition
What Is the Difference Between
Qigong and ZY Qigong?
What Is Qigong?
Qigong is an ancient Chinese art of comprehensive human development. It teaches us how to use the ever-present energy of Qi to maintain good health, strengthen our spirit, and deepen our understanding of ourselves.
Qigong is a set of exercises and knowledge, the practice of which leads to harmonizing the human body so that it can heal itself and gain wisdom and mental well-being.
Qigong is an effective tool against a wide spectrum of diseases. Since it employs methods different from those of conventional medicine, it can also be beneficial in cases where modern science finds it difficult to provide effective solutions. Moreover, it helps eliminate fatigue, significantly strengthens the immune system, reduces stress, and — through the cultivation of inner stillness — helps restore psychological balance.
The two Chinese characters that form the word — Qi (气) and Gong (功) — have a range of meanings depending on context. In simplified terms, “Qigong” can be understood as the skill or mastery of working with energy.
Qigong is divided into medical qigong and martial arts qigong, and from another perspective into internal and external, or hard and soft. The term "qigong" is therefore a general term that should be understood quite broadly, like "sport", which includes running, hockey, but also chess...
It is at once a science, a philosophy, a way of thinking, and a method of energetic and informational exchange with the surrounding environment and the Universe.
The general foundational principles of Qigong include the concepts of Yin and Yang, the Five Elements (Wu Xing), and the theory of energy channels and biologically active points.
Learn more about Qigong here.
What Is ZY Qigong?
The goal of Zhong Yuan Qigong (ZY Qigong, ZYQ, or “中原气功” in Chinese) is to enable everyone who practices this practice to achieve good health, mental balance and success in everyday life, because "we do not live for qigong, but we practice qigong for life".
The highest goal is spiritual development, which does not come from blind dependence on any authorities, but mainly from knowing and understanding the laws of nature and the world, how things are. The goal is to "be our own master" and be happy regardless of the circumstances in which we live.
ZY Qigong is a school of qigong with a very complex and logical teaching system, which is well understood and applicable even in Western culture.
The age of this school is stated in the literature to be over 7 thousand years, in any case it can be accepted as a fact that the roots of the exercises and philosophy of this school of qigong go back to ancient history. The place of origin is given as the Zhong Yuan region, near the middle reaches of the Yellow River, which is also considered the cradle of Chinese civilization.
Zhong Yuan Qigong integrates elements of these ancient practices with later Taoist and Buddhist teachings.
Zhong Yuan Qigong represents a holistic system of knowledge and methods that allow a person to develop creative abilities, balance the psychosomatic state, and access higher capacities and special abilities.
Grandmaster of Qigong and Professor Xu Mingtang is the current head of the Zhong Yuan Qigong system, and the formal holder of the lineage.
Learn more about Zhong Yuan Qigong here.
Zhong Yuan Qigong is a simple science of life.
Master Xu Mingtang
How Can I Benefit from ZY Qigong?
ZY Qigong is a path of safe spiritual growth, leading to wisdom, compassion, and the fulfillment of one’s life purpose.
The Wisdom of ZY Qigong
The ZY Qigong System of Self-Development
1st Level: Relaxation (松)
Focus
Improving physical health, increasing vitality, and establishing deep relaxation of the body and mind.
Overview
The first level provides the theoretical foundations of the system while introducing practices that cultivate the state of Relaxation. In this state, the body and mind become calm, allowing Qi to flow freely throughout the body—one of the essential conditions for health and wellbeing.
Practice begins with activating and developing the Lower Dantian (Xia Dantian / 下丹田), one of the body's primary energy centers responsible for storing and cultivating Qi.
What You Will Learn
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Building a strong theoretical foundation
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Activating and developing the Lower Dantian
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Increasing, accumulating, and cultivating Qi
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Using Qi to improve physical health and mental performance
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Releasing stress and physical tension
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Supporting hormonal balance and healthy organ function
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Harmonizing the entire body and promoting longevity
Practice
The exercises are simple, gentle, and physically accessible. They are practiced while:
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Sitting
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Standing
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Walking
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Lying down
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Even while falling asleep
This flexibility makes the practice easy to integrate into modern daily life.
2nd Level: Stillness (静)
Focus
Calming the body and mind while developing emotional balance and supporting the body's natural self-healing abilities.
Overview
The second level develops the state of Stillness, allowing practitioners to reach deeper levels of relaxation where the body can naturally restore itself. This level also strengthens emotional stability and inner resilience.
Training focuses on the Middle Dantian (Zhong Dantian / 中丹田), developing the heart center and refining the flow of Qi through specialized breathing methods.
What You Will Learn
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Activating and developing the Middle Dantian
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Special methods of whole-body breathing
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Working with organ-supporting Qi
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Improving the function of individual internal organs
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Harmonizing the entire organism
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Building the first section of the Central Energy Channel (Zhongmai / 中脉)
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Strengthening the spirit (Shen / 神), developing willpower and inner stability
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Energy exchange with the surrounding environment
Benefits
These practices often produce excellent results for improving overall health and have traditionally been used to support conditions that may not respond well to conventional approaches.
3rd Level: Pause (定)
Focus
Entering deep inner stillness while expanding perception and developing advanced energetic abilities.
Overview
The third level introduces the state of Pause—a profound inner stillness in which awareness becomes stable and focused. Practice shifts toward higher energetic development through the Upper Dantian (Shang Dantian / 上丹田).
What You Will Learn
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Activating and developing the Upper Dantian
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Dynamic preparatory and main exercises
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Building the next section of the Central Energy Channel (Zhongmai)
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Uniting the Three Yuans
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Methods of rejuvenation
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Working with one's energy double
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Activation of the Third Eye
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Development of higher perception and the senses
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Energy diagnostics and healing methods
4th Level: Wisdom (慧)
Focus
Advanced spiritual cultivation and direct development of higher consciousness.
Overview
The fourth level introduces a fundamentally new quality of practice. It is taught exclusively by Grandmaster Xu Mingtang. Training focuses on expanding consciousness, completing the central energy system, and developing direct perception beyond ordinary sensory experience. The primary purpose of the fourth level is Wisdom. This means a person receives unique information to be used in their life (subjective solutions).
What You Will Learn
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Advanced core practices on a higher level
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Opening the entire Central Energy Channel (Zhongmai)
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Development of key energy points
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Connection with the worlds of plants and animals through specific energetic guides
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Receiving information and knowledge directly from the surrounding environment
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Communication with various forms of life
5th Level: Truth (真)
Focus
Higher stages of spiritual cultivation and personal transformation.
Overview
The fifth level represents the most advanced stage of the Self-Development System. It is not taught publicly and is reserved for practitioners who have completed the preceding levels and continue their path of higher spiritual training. The fifth level deals with cosmic laws and the way a person is able to learn them and respect them. The primary purpose of the fifth level is Truth. This means a person receives information about the true nature of things (objective solutions).
